2020 Eighty
Status: Legacy · Production Years: 2020–2021 · Layout: TKL

This is where Mode started. We revealed the Eighty on Geekhack's interest-check forums in September 2020: a TKL (tenkeyless) cut from anodized aluminum, with the top and bottom case halves joined into one clean side profile. It introduced our stack-mount, where the PCB, plate, and foam compress into a single quiet stack for a muted, lower pitched sound. This was offered as a 50-piece Founder's Edition with rose-gold bottoms, a 450-piece First Edition, then a larger standard run. It's what gave Mode the initial momentum to grow into what it is today.
Components
Every compatible part for this board, with version and availability details.
Design Files
CAD files you can use to have replacement or custom parts made.
Community Projects
Community-created projects, modifications, and resources we've gathered.